We are family! Kelly Rutherford keeps it classic in black jumpsuit as she takes her mother to fashion event

Her bitter custody battle with her ex-husband has left her on the brink of bankruptcy.

But at least Kelly Rutherford can still count on her mother who accompanied the actress to the NYDJ opening at Bloomingdale's in New York.

Personal problems aside, Kelly was a striking figure in her all-black ensemble that featured a loose black blouse and wide-legged black trousers.

A mother's love: Kelly Rutherford hit up the opening of NYDJ at Bloomingdales in New York on Wednesday with her mother Harriet Edwards

The Gossip Girl star wore minimal accessories, just a wide bracelet around her wrist and dangling pendant necklace.

Her smart black handbag was both chic and practical, large enough to hold her event essentials such as lip gloss.

Kelly, 44, seemed to be enjoying herself and no doubt having her mother, Harriet Edwards, along helped brighten the mood immensely.

Keeping her chin up: The Gossip Girl star has been waging a custody battle with her ex, Daniel Giersch, but seemed happy to be out among friends

The red shoes: Gretchen Mol dressed up her old-fashioned print blouse and dark jeans with a pretty pair of bright red pumps

The actress recently revealed she has spent all her money, cashed in her pension and sold her stocks and shares to pay for her legal battle.

Kelly said she is forced to live with a friend while she continues to fight for her children, Hermes, six and Helena, three, to live with her in New York.

The star has been waging a four-year legal battle with her ex, German businessman Daniel Giersch.

The children live with him in Monaco after a judge granted him primary custody.

Daring heels: Jennifer Morrison showed up to the fashion forward event in killer black high heels

Although Kelly makes frequent trips to Europe to be with her children, she feels devastated when she returns to the US alone.

'Having
to peel my son off my body, screaming, "Mama, save me!" when I had to
give him to his father—not because he doesn't love his dad, but because
he's too young and it was like a forced thing,' Kelly said.

Speaking to E! News, Kelly said she has made over 40 trips to Europe to see her children.

Edgy and airy: The blonde actress paired her patterned jeans and lovely blouse with edgy leather jacket, while Padma Lakshmi was feminine in her green jeans and ivory blouse

So it was delightful to see Kelly getting out to enjoy herself a little at the Wednesday gathering at The Bloomingdale's on 59th, an event that benefited Women For Women International.

Joining Kelly were actresses Gretchen Moll and Jennifer Morrison as well as Top Chef television personality Padma Lakshmi.